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'''Prostitution''' is the exchange of [[sex]]ual services for [[money]]. The [[Bible]] in general holds prostitution in contempt, but [[Rahab]] the harlot is redeemed for receiving two [[espionage|spies]] from [[Joshua]] and allowing them to escape their pursuers.<ref>{{Bible ref|book=James|chap=2|verses=25|version=NIV}}</ref>  

'''Prostitution''' is the purchase of [[sex]]ual services for [[money]]. Houses of prostitution are called '''brothels'''; the chief female hostess is called a "'''madam'''". Agents, managers, dealers and promoters of prostitution and prostitutes are "'''pimps'''". The [[Bible]] in general holds prostitution in contempt, but [[Rahab]] the harlot is redeemed for receiving two [[espionage|spies]] from [[Joshua]] and allowing them to escape their pursuers.<ref>{{Bible ref|book=James|chap=2|verses=25|version=NIV}}</ref>  

In certain other [[religion]]s such as [[Hinduism]] and the historical worship of [[Aphrodite]] prostitution formed an integral part of the sacred rites.

In certain other [[religion]]s such as [[Hinduism]] and the historical worship of [[Aphrodite]] prostitution formed an integral part of the sacred rites.

In the [[United States]], prostitution is legal in the state of [[Nevada]] but heavily regulated, and outlawed elsewhere.  Most [[libertarian]]s consider prostitution to be a [[victimless crime]], and thus do not think it should be regulated.  However, a study by Dr. Melissa Farley points out the following statistics:

In the [[United States]], prostitution is legal in the state of [[Nevada]] but heavily regulated, and outlawed elsewhere.  Most [[libertarian]]s consider prostitution to be a [[victimless crime]], and thus do not think it should be regulated.  However, Ronald Reagan said:

 

* Prostitution has been listed as a nonvictim crime. Well, is anyone naive enough to believe that prostitution just depends on willing employees coming in and saying that’s the occupation they want to practice? It doesn’t.<ref>[http://www.reason.com/news/show/29318.html Inside Ronald Reagan: A Reason Interview - Reason Magazine]</ref>

 

A study by Dr. Melissa Farley points out the following statistics:

*  78% of 55 women who sought help in 1991 from the Council for Prostitution Alternatives in Portland, Oregon reported being raped an average of 16 times a year by pimps, and were raped 33 times a year by johns.

*  78% of 55 women who sought help in 1991 from the Council for Prostitution Alternatives in Portland, Oregon reported being raped an average of 16 times a year by pimps, and were raped 33 times a year by johns.

* 73% reported having experienced physical assault in prostitution.

* 73% reported having experienced physical assault in prostitution.

== Prostitution in the Old Testament ==

== Prostitution in the Old Testament ==

In the [[Law]] of [[Moses]], prostitution is forbidden to the daughters of priests in the Aaronic order and it is forbidden for priests to marry a prostitute.<ref>{{Bible ref|book=Leviticus|chap=21|verses=9,14|version=NIV}}</ref>

In the [[Law]] of [[Moses]], prostitution is forbidden to the daughters of priests in the Aaronic order and it is forbidden for priests to marry a prostitute.<ref>{{Bible ref|book=Leviticus|chap=21|verses=9,14|version=NIV}}</ref> However, [[Rahab]] (a prostitute) would assist the Israelites in their conquest of Jericho, and ultimately enter the lineage of Jesus Christ.

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